Ka Papa ‘Ōlelo a Mo‘omeheu Hawai‘i
Ke Kula Ha‘aha‘a ‘o Kamehameha – Kapālama
Ka Papa Ha‘awina Nui (General Course Overview):
The primary goal of the K-3 Hawaiian language and culture program is to develop the students listening and speaking skills while also building their awareness for their Hawaiian culture. Students will practice interpersonal communication skills by participating in face-to-face interactions with classmates, teachers and visitors. They will engage in interpretive communication by following directions and commands, and by demonstrating their understanding of simple questions, everyday words and statements relating to their immediate environment, themselves or in other daily activities. Traditional and contemporary mele, pule, oli and mo‘olelo are infused throughout the curriculum to reinforce vocabulary, phrases and concepts. Hawaiian customs and traditions are practiced with an emphasis on building cultural understanding and developing cultural protocols and awareness in a practical, functional setting.
Ka Papa Ha‘awina Nui o Nā Papa (Grade Level Overview):
Nā Pua Kamaha‘o
The main focus for Papa Mālaa‘o will be to develop an awareness and appreciation for their immediate environment: self, family, school, plants and animals of Hawai‘i. Their language and listening skills are developed in an immersion-style classroom environment where ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i is the primary method of communication, meaning at least 51% of the class is conducted in ‘ōlelo.